The average train between Preston and Kettering takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Kettering. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Kettering station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Preston to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Preston to Kettering train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Kettering is 201.2 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 3h 49m.